Recent heavy rain in the Midwest has led to a large increase in wild mushrooms, resulting in more calls to poison control centers. From April to July, the Minnesota Regional Poison Center received 90 calls about possible mushroom poisoning, up from 26 calls last year. This rise is largely due to children touching mushrooms without knowing and people mistaking mushrooms for edible ones. While most cases involve mild issues like stomachaches and vomiting, some can be serious. Similar patterns have appeared in other wet areas, with a 26% increase in poison control calls from April to June across the country. The Minnesota poison center warned that identifying wild mushrooms can be difficult without proper training. Some mushrooms cause mild problems, but others, like the “death angel,” can lead to severe liver damage. The president of the Minnesota Mycological Society mentioned that mushroom foraging has become popular due to recent weather. Experts advised learning from experienced foragers and being cautious with mushroom identification apps, which can be misleading and dangerous.